At the core of our philosophy is the belief that the most powerful force in the world is the individual who has realized their power to do good. At Points of Light, we inspire, equip and connect nonprofits, businesses and individuals ready to apply their time, talent, voice and resources to solve society’s greatest challenges.

If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers.
" — Kofi Annan, Ghanian diplomat and former secretary-general of the United Nations